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China and India are the leading exporters of Methylparaben, accounting for the majority of global supply, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. These importing nations consistently absorb significant volumes, reflecting strong demand from cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food preservation sectors. Imports into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable over the past three years, with modest growth in Southeast Asian demand; Methylparaben prices have shown limited volatility amid steady export volumes from Asia.
Methylparaben is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a faint, characteristic odor and low volatility. It is an aromatic ester, specifically the methyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and melts at approximately 125–128 °C. Primarily used as a preservative due to its antimicrobial activity, it is widely employed in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs. Its main industrial function is as a direct-acting biocide rather than a chemical intermediate; it is not commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of agrochemicals, dyes, polymers, or coatings.
It is used as preservative in foods, beverages and cosmetics.
White needle crystal; Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and other organic solvents.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Methylparaben and Methylparaben SDS information.
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